Annexure 4: INFORMATION DOCUMENT AND CONSENT FORMS
process of the study, thereafter you will be required to sign the Consent Form. In this study you will participate in a focus group and/or individual interview, where you will be requested to answer questions in relation to your experience and perceptions of substance abuse services service delivery in rural areas. The information gathered from this process will be transcribed through verbatim procedure then analysed for the completion of this study. Thereafter a publication will be done and communicated back to you and published for societal benefit and improved service delivery
The following principles are considered:
Benefits
Through your participation in this study, knew knowledge and insight to the experience of service providers working in rural areas will be understood in a greater light resulting to improved service delivery of substance abuse services in rural areas.
Participation and Withdrawal
You have a right to choose to participate to the study without any coercion and can withdraw at any given point without incurring any repercussion or any form of victimisation, non what so ever.
Risks
The risk in this study is minimized as there are no procedures that involve body contact with thus will. However should you feel your safety and welfare is threatened
Confidentiality
Confidentiality will be ensured throughout the study. Your identity will not be disclosed neither published in any form. The information gathered will used for data analysis in this study only. Furthermore the information will be kept in a lockable storage that is accessible by the researcher and the supervisor.
Transparency and Honesty
The researcher will not withhold any relevant information from you. And will do best to answer questions or give clarity where needed in an honest and transparent manner.
Complains/ concerns or queries channel
As mentioned above the participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any point without any explanation or incurring consequences. If you are interested in participating on the study please complete theConsent Form for participation in the Study attached.
Should you require further information about this research project or any concerns, you may contact the researcher or supervisor of the project (details provided below). In case you are not satisfied with either of them you may escalate you query or concern to the Postgraduate Administrator (details provided below)
Your participation is greatly appreciated.
Yours sincerely,
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Mr December M Mpanza, BOT (UKZN) Ms Phindile Nene
Tel: 031 2608375/ Cell: 0828442938 Tel: 031 2608280
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Ms Pragashnie NaidooBOT (UDW); Ms Phumelele Ximba
MOT (UKZN), CAMAG (ABIME) Human Social Science Research Research Supervisor ` Ethics Administrative Officer
Tel: 031 2608258 Tel: 031 260 3587/Fax: 031 260 4609 E-mail: [email protected] Email:[email protected]
3. Informed Consent Form
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Research Title
A study to explore the experiences and perceptions of service providers in provision of substance abuse services for rural areas, South Africa.
I, _________________________________ hereby confirm that the study has been clearly explained to me and any concerns or questions has been answered to my satisfaction furthermore any questions arise along the way will be addressed. I’m aware that my participation is voluntary as a result I can withdraw at any given point without any penalties non what so ever. I understand my identity or any information that identifies me will be kept confidential.
I am aware that should I have any questions or concerns, I can raise them directly to the researcher Mr DM Mpanza in person or via email or [email protected] Cell no 0828442938/ tell: 0318442938. I understand I have the second option to contact the research supervisor Ms P Naidoo via email [email protected] or 0312608258. In addition In case I am not satisfied with either of above mentioned
Ms Phindile Nene via email E-mail: [email protected] or Tel: 031 2608280 or to the Human Social Science Research Ethics Administrative Officer, Ms Phumelele Ximba on Tel: 031 260 3587/Fax: 031 260 4609 or Email: [email protected]
I have been apprised of my rights and the researcher responsibility. I have read and understood the information pamphlet and the contents of this form. Therefore I hereby give my consent freely by signing to take part on this study. I am aware that signing this form does not exempt the researcher from ethical responsibility, professional conduct and institutional responsibility as well as my right to withdraw at any given time is not forfeited
I consent to participation in the study
I consent to discussions being digitally-recorded
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Signature of Participant Date
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Witness Signature Date
Annexure 5: QUESTIONS FOR INTERVIEWS AND FOCUS GROUP _________________________________________________________________
As a phenomenological study design, six broad questions were asked followed by probes depending on the interview progress:
1. What is your experience as a substance abuse service provider working in rural areas of UMkhanyakude District?
2. What are the strengths/advantages of substance abuse service provision at UMkhanyakude rural areas?
3. What are the challenges/disadvantages of substance abuse service provision at UMkhanyakude rural areas
4. What is your experience in working with other stake holders in substance abuse service delivery?
5. Any comments about the substance abuse services you provide at UMkhanyakude district?
Annexure 6: MERCURY NEWSPAPER COVERING THIS STUDY
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1. Mercury News after conference in Rural health Conference In Cape Town 25 September 2014